FARMINGTON, Utah — A teenage boy was killed Friday after he was hit by a car while riding his e-bike in Farmington.
The 13-year-old was on his bike in the area of 600 South 1525 West when he was struck at around 4:30 p.m., according to police.
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When officers arrived on scene, they found multiple people providing aid to the boy, including CPR, before he was transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital, where he later died.
Police said the driver of the car, who was believed to be traveling north on 1525 West when the accident occurred, stayed on the scene to help with the investigation.
"Please familiarize yourself and your families with the e-bike laws when you buy these e-bikes," urged Farmington Police Sgt. Adam Hansen. "Please understand what you're buying, what the classification is, where they can be used, where they cannot be used, and please, please buy the protective equipment that's needed, whether you're on road or off road."
The accident came hours after a 2-year-old girl was killed after she was hit by a truck at a Layton car wash.
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